© Paradigm Publishing, Inc. 1 Study Tools Resources Designed to Enhance Learning

© Paradigm Publishing, Inc. 2 Presentation Topics Textbook Study Tools Study Partner Study Tools Internet Resource Center Study Tools

© Paradigm Publishing, Inc. 3 Textbook Study Tools Teaches the techniques and procedures to prepare and dispense medications Pharmacy practice settings –Community pharmacy –Institutional pharmacy

© Paradigm Publishing, Inc. 4 Textbook Study Tools Learning Objectives Establish clear goals and help focus chapter study Introduction Provides a quick overview, placing the topic in context for learning

© Paradigm Publishing, Inc. 5 Textbook Study Tools Important Terms Bolded and defined in context and listed at conclusion of each chapter Preview Terms on Study Partner CD

© Paradigm Publishing, Inc. 6 Textbook Study Tools Safety Notes Highlight rules and guidelines for preventing medication errors Photos Visually reinforce information

© Paradigm Publishing, Inc. 7 Textbook Study Tools Chapter Terms Lists the important terminology with definitions Chapter Summary Provides an overview of the key points of the chapter

© Paradigm Publishing, Inc. 8 Textbook Study Tools Check Your Understanding Quick way to check your comprehension of chapter’s learning objectives Additional Questions on the Study Partner CD

© Paradigm Publishing, Inc. 9 Textbook Study Tools Thinking Like a Pharmacy Tech Questions challenge you to apply chapter topics to hands-on pharmacy scenarios Communicating Clearly Activities for engaging discussion Researching on the Web Investigate further

© Paradigm Publishing, Inc. 10 Textbook Study Tools Appendixes –Most Commonly Prescribed Drugs –Look-Alike and Sound- Alike Medications –Spanish for Pharmacy Technicians

© Paradigm Publishing, Inc. 11 Study Partner Study Tools

© Paradigm Publishing, Inc. 12 Study Partner Study Tools

© Paradigm Publishing, Inc. 13 Study Partner Study Tools Chapter Terms and Flash Cards

© Paradigm Publishing, Inc. 14 Study Partner Study Tools Matching Activities

© Paradigm Publishing, Inc. 15 Study Partner Study Tools Quizzing Practice Quiz with Feedback

© Paradigm Publishing, Inc. 16 Study Partner Study Tools Quick Connection to Internet Resource Center (IRC)

© Paradigm Publishing, Inc. 17 Internet Resource Center Study Tools Expands the content of the text and provides additional resources.

© Paradigm Publishing, Inc. 18 Internet Resource Center Study Tools Lecture Hall –Chapter Study Notes Chapter outlines Chapter terms Study questions –Chapter Terms and Definitions with Audio Support

© Paradigm Publishing, Inc. 19 Internet Resource Center Study Tools Study Hall –Using the Study Partner CD –Study Tools PowerPoint Presentation –Online Assessments –Files for Your MP3 Player

© Paradigm Publishing, Inc. 20 Internet Resource Center Study Tools Study Hall –Chapter Terms Flash Cards –Top Rx Drugs Flash Cards –Fractions Tutorial

© Paradigm Publishing, Inc. 21 Internet Resource Center Study Tools Pharmacy Library –Spanish for Pharmacy Technicians –Glossary –Most Commonly Prescribed Drugs –Measures and Conversions –Common Prescription Abbreviations

© Paradigm Publishing, Inc. 22 Internet Resource Center Study Tools Pharmacy Library –Chemistry for the Pharmacy Technician: Electrolytes Tutorial –Abbreviations –Greek Alphabet –Lab Values

© Paradigm Publishing, Inc. 23 Internet Resource Center Study Tools Pharmacy Library –Universal Precautions –Guide to Preventing Rx Errors –Drug Name Safety –Other Resources

© Paradigm Publishing, Inc. 24 Internet Resource Center Study Tools Web Center –HIPAA –Chapter Web Sites –Pharmacy Web Sites –General Medical Web Sites –Other Paradigm Health Careers Resources

© Paradigm Publishing, Inc. 25 Internet Resource Center Study Tools General Studies Center –The Web as a Healthcare Resource –Understanding Word Parts –Combining Word Parts –Analyzing New Terms –Test Taking Strategies –Successful Web Searching

© Paradigm Publishing, Inc. 26 Discussion Which of these resources are you going to find the most useful as you study to be a pharmacy technician?